Cheektowaga
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York

Cheektowaga is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Erie County, New York, with 76,829 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Depew, 2.4 miles E.
- 76,829residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 25.4 sq miland area · 65.7 km²
- 3,027 / sq mipopulation density
- 14225main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga is a suburban community and census-designated place (CDP) in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 75,178 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous census-designated place in New York. It is within the town of Cheektowaga. The CDP includes Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Cheektowaga is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area.
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Living in Cheektowaga
- Median household income
- $68,613
- Median home value
- $185,500
- Median rent
- $1,055/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Cheektowaga had 76,829 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 76,829 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,027 per sq mi (1,169 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cheektowaga at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 76,829 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.38 sq mi (65.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9090° N, 78.7508° W |
| ZIP codes | 14225, 14043, 14206, 14211, 14212, 14215, 14227 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3615000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cheektowaga
- Depew2.4 mi E
- Sloan2.4 mi SW
- Williamsville3.4 mi N
- Lancaster4.2 mi E
- Eggertsville4.9 mi NW
- West Seneca4.9 mi S
- Buffalo5.6 mi W
- Harris Hill5.7 mi NE
- University at Buffalo6.5 mi N
- Kenmore7.2 mi NW
- Lackawanna7.5 mi SW
- Elma Center8.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Cheektowaga
What county is Cheektowaga in?
Cheektowaga is in Erie County, New York.
What is the population of Cheektowaga, NY?
76,829 people lived in Cheektowaga at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cheektowaga, NY?
The main ZIP code is 14225. Other ZIP codes: 14043, 14206, 14211, 14212, 14215, 14227.
What is the elevation of Cheektowaga?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cheektowaga?
Depew (2.4 mi), Sloan (2.4 mi), Williamsville (3.4 mi), Lancaster (4.2 mi), Eggertsville (4.9 mi).
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